Use

The Growth Hormone, 60 Minutes test is used for the evaluation of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and acromegaly in both pediatric and adult patients. In pediatric patients, very low peak growth hormone concentrations on stimulation testing are indicative of severe GHD. For adults, expected peak GH concentrations vary based on the specific stimulation test administered, as guided by endocrinology guidelines. The test also aids in suppression testing, where healthy individuals show GH concentrations of less than 1 ng/mL upon glucose intake, while patients with acromegaly do not exhibit normal suppression.